Photo Galleries
Harmony Elementary Shoe Giveaway May 2023 (78 photos)
500 kids, 500 pair of brand new shoes. Thank you Shoes That Fit and the Calfas Family foundation for making it possible. And to all of the amazing volunteers and LAPD SE!!
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Tanaka Farm August 2022 (11 photos)
The Girl Scouts had a Naturalist curriculum so to complete it they got to go to a working farm and sample fruit and pet animals! Here come a badge! Thank you Nicole & Jesse and LAPD SE CSP.
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University Little League - Fishing Trip 7/11/22 (16 photos)
Weekly fishing trip are part of our summer events. Thank you Marina Del Rey Angelers for sponsoring the kids for this amazing day. For most it is their first time on a boat and first time fishing. Thanks also to Raul Claros & Rashad Rucker for you help in the day.
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Universal Studios Summer 2022 (21 photos)
Every summer we make sure our Girl Scouts get to go to either Disney or Universal. This year was a fun fulled day at Universal Studios. Special thank you LAPD Jesse Ruiz, Nicole Ruiz and Rosetta Jackson helping make the day possible!
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm 2020 (32 photos)
On our education and service trip to Cape Town, South Africa, we visited and the girls got to feed ostrich's! Lots of giggles!
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Sorting Books w/Access Books (31 photos)
In this time of the COVID, we are trying to find the best ways to stay connected to children and theirs needs. ACFC/ACFC LFL has partnered with Access Books on many Little Free Libraries in elementary schools. We look forward to doing more together!
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Water Polo 2019 - Big Kids Helping Little Kids (87 photos)
There are no words big enough to thank the Pepperdine University Men's Water Polo team for their continued support of our foundation! Every year this is a highlight for the kids who may otherwise not even know what water polo was. These kids get a chance to visit a college campus, attend a game, and actually play with the team. They are coached but for Olympians and Olympic coaches. The smiles are priceless for the kids as well as the volunteers! Always a day full of the brightest memories. Thank you Terry Schroder and Merrill Moses and all of the team!
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Little League 2019 (52 photos)
Trophy day to end the season for University Little League. ACFC has been at MLK Jr. Park sponsoring Little League for 24 years. University Little League is the only inner city "official" little league in Los Angeles. Thank you Raul Claros for your heart and dedication to serving the South LA community and children -- and to baseball. And special kudos to all of the coaches and parents for their dedication to make this all happen for these amazing children. Here's to another season of going around the horn!
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Food Giveaway w/LAPD Newton CYAL/HACLA (15 photos)
Another day another food and clothing giveaway! Thank you Lori Neville and Pay it Forward for a Better LA for your generosity! And thank you Sgt. Heidi Stoecklein, LAPD Newton CYAL and HACLA for helping make this possible!
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ACFC LFL was honored to be a part of this library and touching dedication. The library is for homeless youth in North Hollywood who participate in Village Family Services Programs. It is dedicated in memory of Maria Rose Zuniga whose family was there to share in the day. Thank you to artist Beatriz Valls for the amazing mural wall and for the beautiful story you read. The biggest thanks to Shelly Wood and Water Buffalo Club for wanting to do a library with LGBTQ community. Special thanks to Lori Neville and Pay it Forward for a Better LA for your partnership on this and all of our libraries. Also thanks to Village Family Services program director, Alejandro Soria, for your great support. Lastly, thank you LAPD Officer Jules Sohn for your help.
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92ND STREET Elementary Food & Toiletries (31 photos)
Simple needs but the most important needs. Thank you Lori Neville for your HUGE heart to serve and give. This happened because of YOU! Thanks to you and Pay it Forward for a Better LA -- 200 families got to shop for free for food and toiletries today at one of the elementary schools we serve. Thank you Keith Linton/B2G for your help! "Together' hands and hearts reach so many. This is love. Delivered at 92nd Street Elementary.
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Train Ride & Pumpkin Patch 2018 (107 photos)
Fun day with a first train ride for most -- pumpkin patch with haunted house, jumper, maze, face painting, hay rides, carousel, animals, and lots of fun!
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Water Polo w/Pepperdine 2018 (107 photos)
Fun-filled day at Pepperdine University touring the campus and visiting the Heroes Garden and the baseball field. Then cheering for the Waves as they beat Irvine in water polo. Then hitting the pool to play with the Pepperdine team! A fun time was had by all! Thank you Coach Terry Schroder, Merrill Moses, and all of the team! And thank you LAPD CYAL for ringing the kids to play!
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Scuba Day 2018 (185 photos)
Thanks to Szilvia Gogh and all of the volunteers who help give children the scuba experience.
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Fishing Trip August 2018 (519 photos)
Great fishing trip sponsored by Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club. Always love being aboard the Betty O with Captain Mike! Youth were cadets from LAPD Hollenbeck. Fun day where everyone caught fish and no one got sea sick -- except one volunteer.
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Back-to School Backpacks 2018 (5 photos)
Back-to-school back packs in memory of sweet Semmi -- with LAPD Newton CYAL.
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Fishing Trip June 2018 (169 photos)
Thanks to Captain Mike and the Betty O, the Marina Del Rey Angelers, LAPD Newton, LAPD 77th, and LAPD Rampart Divisions! Great day of fishing with the boar surrounded by hundreds of dolphin!
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Day at Disneyland 2018 (207 photos)
Thank you to all who helped make it possible for 20 little girls to go to Disneyland! Special thanks to LAPD SE Officers Jesse Ruiz and Ricky Cepeda and all of the volunteers and donors!
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20 plus years later -- we are happy to still bye assisting with Little League at MLK Jr. Park. Thank you Raul Claros for your heart to serve and all you do to keep this going!
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Boys to Gentlemen Year End Celebrations (17 photos)
ACFC is proud to have been a sponsor of B2G since its inception. Thank you Keith Linton for your heart and dedication.
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Little League Opening Day 2018 (12 photos)
Opening day MLK Park. Thank you to the Los Angeles Dodgers & Dodgers Alumni Lee Lacy for your support!
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Whale Watching 2018 (79 photos)
35 children went whale watching with Del Rey Sport Fishing -- and some big kids too! Whales, dolphin, sea lions, new kids, grown up kids with their kids, amazing volunteers, LAPD Newton, LAPD 77th Divisions -- get day on the water -- though a few got sick!! Special thanks to Cabrillo Museum volunteers for teaching the kids about sea life and pollution! Special thank sot Shelly Wood for amazing goodie bags for the kids!!
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Courage & Hope Christmas Event 2017 (192 photos)
ACFC is proud to partner with LAPD Community Relations Division and Chief Charlie Beck to host the 4th annual holiday event for children and families who have been victims of the cities most violent crimes during the year. Each has a heartbreaking story. "Wish lists" were filled for every child. The day included making necklaces, face painting, lunch, a magician, and a visit from Santa with presents for everyone.
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LAPD SE Toy Giveaway 2017 (96 photos)
Happy to partner with Chris & Pam Gibbons sponsoring the LAPD SE Community Relations Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway! Thanks to LAPD Officer Derek Kosloski for all you do to make this happen!
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Christmas Food Baskets 2017 (114 photos)
Packing and Delivering -- We can all do more together! 1500 Food Baskets complete with turkey and items to make Christmas dinner as well as other staple items. Thank you Vikings Charity your generous hearts in serving the children and families in LA for almost 30 years. ACFC is grateful to be a part of this great day. ACFC and the Water Buffalo Club partnered to provide baskets for the LAPD. Thanks to the LAPD Newton Cadets for helping organize the food for packing the day before.
The LAPD, LA Sherriff, local charities, and many church groups took part in identifying families and helping pack and distribute boxes. Special thanks to Sheriff Jim McDonnell, FBI Asst. Director Paul Delacourt, and LAPD Captains Al Labrada and Rafael Ramirez for being a part of the day! Love seeing law enforcement out delivering the baskets in the community. A truly feel-good annual event!
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Operation Progress Christmas 2017 (24 photos)
ACFC is proud to co-sponsor the Operation Progress Christmas party for students and their families for the third year.
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Alpine Village Christmas Event 2017 (161 photos)
Another amazing holiday event for the children thanks to Vikings Charities! The day included a visit with Santa, dancing, arts & crafts, lunch, and a big bag of toys to take home for everyone! Thanks LAPD Newton CYAL, LAPD SE
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Wonder Movie 2017 (47 photos)
So happy to take 250 children from 5 schools! Great movie! Great day! Happiness and a beautiful message! ACFC has sponsored the books in the schools so it was extra special to bring the kids to see the movie. Thank you to Lionsgate, The Grove and the Caruso Group, Theresa Gartland, the school teachers and principals, and the LAPD Newton and SE Divisions for your help! The kids were thrilled to see The Grove and the beautiful Christmas tree!
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SYA Cadet Dinner 11/28/17 (42 photos)
SYA cadet dinner at The Cannery thanks to Ron Salisbury
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Heroes Garden 2017 (15 photos)
Children got to visit the Heroes Garden at Pepperdine University in remembrance of the attacks of 911. With LAPD 77th Division
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WNBA/LA Sparks Clinic 2017 (91 photos)
Thank you to the LA Sparks and WNBA for hosting a clinic to encourage girls into great things -- not just sports but whatever they take on they can be empowered women! The 40 young ladies from Girls to Young Ladies at from Jack H. Skirball Middle School had a great time! Thank you Keith Linton! We missed you being there!
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Back to School Back Packs & Supplies 2017 (7 photos)
With Pueblos Del Rio Housing Projects and LAPD Newton CYAL!
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Foot Cleats for Pueblo United (10 photos)
Football wouldn't be football without a new pair of cleats. ACFC is grateful to be able to provide cleats for the boys who had been practicing in their tennis shoes. Go team! We hope you feel proud in your uniforms! Thank you LAPD officers for coaching and shopping!! You guys are truly AMAZING and inspiring!!!
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Disney Photo Books 2017 (14 photos)
Our "day at Disneyland" was topped off with each child receiving a photo book of pictures to remember their special day!
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Back to School Back Packs for Girls Scouts 2017 (21 photos)
Brownie & Girl Scout Troops from Grape Street Elementary, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary, Hooper Elementary, and Holmes Elementary were treated to back to school goodies backpacks, supplies, and sweatshirts. Thank you Water Buffalo Club and Shelly Wood for the back packs and Pay it Forward for a Better L.A. for the sweatshirts! We love partnering with you on so many great things. Thank you LAPD SE and LAPD Newton, Newton CYAL, and HACLA!
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Tea at the McCharles House 8/20/17 (142 photos)
Tea with Girls Scout and Brownie Troops from Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary, Grape Street Elementary, Holmes Elementary, and Hooper Elementary in Los Angeles. Thanks to HACLA and LAPD SE and Newton!
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Thanks to Shelly Wood, The Water Buffalo Club, Lori Neville and Pay It Forward for a Better LA, the Eagle Scouts led by Cadet Spencer Lemann, and amazing muralist Beatrice Valls! ACFC is honored to partner with you all! And special thank you to Captain April Tardy for her support in the fun Super Hero library!
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Scuba 2017 (126 photos)
Thank you Szilvia Gogh and Miss Scuba for your continued support of ACFC! Our annual scuba day was a huge hit as always. Thank all of the volunteers for your kindness and support of the kids! Thank you LAPD Lapd Newton Cyal! Amazing kids!! Great day! And thank you Jasmin Mejia for always being here and taking pictures!!
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Fishing Trip 8/1/17 (153 photos)
Another ACFC Fishing trip! This time with Century Sheriff Youth Activities League and Boxing Team! Thank you Captain Mike, the Betty O, and Marina Del Rey Angelers Sport Fishing!
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Fishing Trip 7/26/17 (260 photos)
Smiles, laughs and more smiles!! A fabulous, fun day was had by all! Most of the children had never been on a boat or been fishing. We started the day by cleaning up the parking lot of trash to help protect the ocean. Then on to the boat and out to sea to fish. Not sure who liked baiting the hooks and fishing more -- the girls or the boys but I think the girls win! Thank you Marina Del Rey Angelers for your continued support of our children! Also that you to Captain Mike and the Betty O! The Bay Foundation taught the kids about plastic and the environment. Thanks to Surf Rider Foundation, Heal the Bay, 5GRYS, and Algalita for providing instructors and materials for the kids. Special thanks to LAPD SE and LAPD Newton CYAL officers! And thanks to the California State Coastal Conservancy for supporting youth educational programs!
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Surf Camp 2017 (52 photos)
Thank you Tom Corliss and Malibu Makos for an amazing week of surf camp and thank you LAPD Newton officers!
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Cabrillo Museum 2017 (160 photos)
Thank you Vikings Charity, LAPD SE, Rampart & Newton for a great day at the Cabrillo Museum! 110 children from South LA and Watts had a fabulous time!
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SYA Class 19 Formal Dinner (126 photos)
Thank you Ron Salisbury and The Cannery Restaurant for hosting the Sunburst Youth Academy Class 19 cadets for dinner. They got to put their Etiquette Class to good use!
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Mother's Day Super Hero Celebration 2017 (91 photos)
Mother's are the greatest heroes! So thrilled to be a part of the LAPD Newton CYAL and CSP celebration of mom's.
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BAYWATCH Movie Screening to Benefit ACFC (254 photos)
There are no words for the amazing turn out of love and support. I am truly humbled and grateful to everyone who took part in th night. Your love and support is my blessing and I thank you! Thank you Chief K for these AMAZING pictures capturing the night!
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Mother's Day Necklace Making 2017 (102 photos)
Thank you Szilvia Gogh of Gogh Jewelry Designs and all of the amazing volunteers and LAPD Newton Community Safety Partnership Program!
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Slauson Easter Egg Hunt 2017 (163 photos)
Honored to partner with Slauson Recreation Center, LAPD Newton CYAL, HACLA, and the local community to bring a very special afternoon of food, crafts, games, music, and an Easter Egg Hunt. The kids were excited when the Easter Bunny made a surprise appearance. Love seeing the officers with the children.
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"Race" Movie Outing 2016 (9 photos)
ACFC partnered with Water Buffalo Club hosting youth from LAPD Topanga PAL, Newton PAL and cadets, and Rampart cadets to see the movie Race: The Jesse Owens story. The screening was a celebration for all of these youth because they take part and completed the LA Marathon and the 5k! Thanks you AMC and Stephanie Marshall for helping make this possible! And to Shelly Wood for planning the fabulous raffle and for the brilliant idea to have the kids do the LA Marathon in the first place! Shelly rocks!!!
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Gugulethu w/Father Christmas (120 photos)
Christmas for the children in Gugulethu Township in Cape Town South Africa with A Chance for Children South Africa!
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Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ 2016 (149 photos)
Food, games, face painting, train ride, Easter egg hunt and more! With LAPD Newton Division. Thanks to Menasha & Thrivent!
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Catching Waves at Pepperdine University (20 photos)
The Boys to Gentleman program in Watts boys catching waves on a filed trip to Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Heroes Garden Visit (6 photos)
Taking the kids from Watts to see the 911 memorial at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Water Polo w/Kids from Watts w/Pepperdine 2015 (98 photos)
The Pepperdine University Men's Water Polo team lead by Coach Terry Schroder hosted our kids to a game of water polo after their match!
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Holiday Hoops 2015 (16 photos)
"LAPD Chief Beck Holiday Hoops" party where the MENASHA and A Chance for Children Foundations helped provide toys to hundreds of at risk kids.
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OP Christmas 2015 (64 photos)
ACFC and Menasha were proud to provide a holiday dinner and gifts for students from OP.
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Alpine Village Christmas 2015 (143 photos)
Specials thanks to Viking Charity for including children from ACFC in this annual event!
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Eaton Canyon HIke Nov. 2015 (2 photos)
Special thanks to the Louis Zamperini Fnd for taking youth from the B2G Program in Watts on a hike to Eaton Canyon
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Water Polo W/Kids from Tom Bradley Elementary School (105 photos)
With Pepperdine University
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CERT Training & Graduation (32 photos)
ACFC & Menasha partnered to sponsor CERT Training for cadets at LAPD Rampart Division!
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Surf Camp 2015 (166 photos)
Thank you Malibu Makos and Tom Corliss for a great surf day at Zuma Beach for kids from LAPD Newton Division!
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Robotics Camp 2015 (38 photos)
Thanks to Pam Gibbons & Menasha for making sure kids from LAPD 77th Division and LAPD SE Division had an experience at robotics camp at Star Base at the California National Guard in Los Alamitos!
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Fishing Trip - July 1, 2015 PM (44 photos)
Another great fishing excursion! Kids from LAPD Hollenbeck Cadets, Huntington Beach Police Department and the HB Boys & Girls Club, Community Build and the LA Mayors GRYD program! Thank you Marina Del Rey Angelers, The Betty O, Captain Mike, NOAA, and all of the amazing volunteers!
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Fishing Trip - July 1, 2015 AM (244 photos)
So excited to be heading out on the ocean with kids from Operation Progress, LAPD Southeast and HACLA Boys to Gentlemen Program, Watts Bears, and LAPD Newton PAL program!! Once again, special thanks to the Marina Del Rey Angelers, Captain Mike and The Betty O, and NOA. The children had an educational component about the environment, cleaned up the parking lot, and learned how important fish are to the ego system! We did catch and return! Though we did keep a couple and cut them up for sushi!! Great day!
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Summer Camp 2 - June 28th, 2015 (6 photos)
Kids from Watts -- off to camp they go for a week! Thank you Jesse Ruiz, Pamela Gibbons, Thrivent Financial, Emmi Meyer, Isaac Taylor, Eileen Kenny, Kurt & Heidi Stoecklein, and Skip & Diana Taylor!
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Scuba 2015 (256 photos)
Thank you Szilvia Gogh and Miss Scuba and all of the AMAZING volunteers for the fabulous scuba day!! Kids participated from Watts Bears, LAPD SE Boys to Gentlemen, LAPD 77th Cadets, and LAPD Newton PAL Program! A fabulous time was had by all!! Thank you PADI for the towels and treats!!
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El Cholo Tour & Lunch with 77th Jr. Cadets (87 photos)
The fabulous El Cholo owner Ron Salisbury hosted youth from LAPD 77th Division Jr. Cadets to a tour of the restaurant and lunch. They got to make their own nachos and make pralines for dessert! Fun day!!!
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Fishing Trip - June 24th, 2015 AM (169 photos)
Fabulous day on the water fishing. For many kids it was their first time on a boat and first time to fish! They learned about fish and the environment and saw sea lions and dolphins surrounding the boat jumping everywhere!!! Thank you Marina Del Rey Angelers, Captain Mike and the Betty O, and NOAA!
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Dodger Game with 700 from SYA (36 photos)
Hanging out with 700 (YES 700) of the most incredible people!! Sunburst Youth Academy handling the color guard and throwing out the first pitch tonight at Dodger Stadium. A Chance For Children and Menasha Foundation were proud to sponsor these amazing kids!!!
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City Hall with Tom LaBonge (7 photos)
ACFC Board member Heidi Stoecklein, ACFC Founder Tai Collins, and Executive Director of The Louie Zamperini Foundation Clay Zamperini with LA City Council Member Tom LaBonge.
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Angels Game - May 2015 (21 photos)
ACFC and Menasha are excited to be a part of 1900 youth attending the Angels baseball game today with Sunburst Youth Academy and youth from the Orange Count GRIP program through the OC Police Department and the DA's office! Clay Zamperini, grandson of Louie Zamperini, gave a motivational talk to the youth before the game as did Angel pitcher Hector Santiago! Thanks also to LAPD Sgt. Adam Moore! With Pamela Specht Gibbons and Clay Zamperini!
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77th Jr. Cadets in their New Shirts (6 photos)
Sponsored by Menasha and ACFC -- special thanks to Sports Endeavors for the shirts!!
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Operation Progress Honored at City Hall (80 photos)
Amazing day at City Hall with the AMAZING John Coughlin and Operation Progress who presented before the City Counsel and were honored. My favorite moment was that each and every child was awarded a commendation. This is an experience that will forever be remembered and change their lives just as OP has changed their lives awarding them amazing opportunities. Thank you John and Theresa for allowing ACFC/Tai to be part of the joyful day!
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Sunburst Class 15 Formal Dinner (16 photos)
Formal dinner to put their Etiquette Class manners to good use!
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Summer Literacy Program (19 photos)
Our Little Free Library at LAPD 77th Division is put to good use for the summer thanks to Officer Joe Marone!
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Sunburst Youth Academy - Class 15 Graduation (66 photos)
200 youth graduated from Sunburst Youth Academy Class 15. ACFC and Menasha were proud to sponsor 12 youth through the program and Tai was a mentor for two young women. Thanks to Sunburst Youth Academy, to the LAPD and Commander Bobby Arcos, Captain Jorge Rodriguez, Sgt. Adam Moore, Grace Napolitano, Rep. Lowenthal, Loretta Sanchez, and all who contributed to the amazing day!
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Summer Camp 1, June 14, 2015 (2 photos)
13 kids from Watts are off for a week to camp at Forest Home Camp! Thank you Jess Ruiz, Menasha, Pam & Chris Gibbons!
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Beach Day & Bon Fire (10 photos)
May 2015 - Beach day and bon fire with cadets from LAPD 77th Division. Sponsored by ACFC and Menasha Foundation!
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Sweetest event! The Grape Street Elementary School 5th grader girls, Father-Daughter Dance. Fathers, grandfathers, LAPD Officers, and wonderful men volunteers escorted the girls for their "Princess night." From hair and nails, to sparkles on thie faces and their toes, not to mention the amazing dresses that were donated. Complete with corsages. Thank you Emada and Jesse for allowing us to be a part of such an amazing event! We loved every second!
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The libraries ACFC placed in all of the LAPD stations are featured in Little Free Libraries new book!
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Partnering with Little Free Libraries, the LAPD, and the Louie Zamperini Foundation, we were proud to place a library in the City of Torrance Police Department. It was a passing of the torch from the LAPD to the Torrance PD!
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Etiquette Class at Sunburst Youth Academy (54 photos)
Etiquette classes were taught to 200 youth at Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy. Special thanks to Chris and Pam Gibbons and the Menasha Family Foundation. And to all of the amazing cadets!
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20 Year Partnership W/LAPD (29 photos)
Tai was honored for ACFC's long partnership with the LAPD alongside Pam & Chris Gibbons.
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Sunburst Youth Academy - Class 15 (23 photos)
Thrilled to be co-sponsoring 12 youth into the Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy with Chris and Pam Gibbons and the Menasha Family Foundation.
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Easter 2015 (15 photos)
Easter was held at 3 locations including a homeless shelter, school and LAPD!
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ACFC Little Free Library at Watts Coffee House (18 photos)
Doug Chadwick modeled and built the library in theme of the famous Watts Tower. Sponsored by Waste Management. The area was cleaned up by the youth in the community as an Earth Day Event.
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Angels Game (99 photos)
With Normandie Ave. Elementary School, Sunburst Youth Academy, LAPD 77th Division, Menasha, Pam Gibbons
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Beading Day at Normandie Ave. Elementary 2015 (133 photos)
Special thanks to Szilvia Gogh for always offering this fun time!
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Little League Opening Day at MLK Park 2015 (149 photos)
Thank you to Raul Claros for your dedication for the past decade to the children in South LA and to everyone who came out in support of Opening DAy (yes late) -- Dennis Powell (LA Dodgers), Steve Rodriguez (Pepperdine University Baseball), Ray Patterson (Baltimore Orioles) Tai Collins (A Chance for Children Foundation), Actress Arianna Thomopoulos, Senior Officer Olega (LAPD Southwest), LA Dodgers, Menasha, Chris & Pam Gibbons, Sandi Rapke & the new CD8 team Solomon Rivera & Marqueece Harris-Dawson!
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Griffith Park Observatory (66 photos)
Over 100 children had a fun filled day thanks to The Water Buffalo Club! The day was filled with a tour of the observatory, crafts, a movie, lunch, and a goodie bag to take home!
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Street Fair for South LA Residents (28 photos)
Menasha & ACFC co-sponsored a street fair event with the LAPD 77th Division for the community.
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Firecracker Race (2 photos)
4th & 5th graders from Jr. Cadets do the Firecracker Race. Their first race. They trained by running inside the parking lot at the LAPD station. Sp proud!
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Library Press Conference (42 photos)
Press conference with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, The Water Buffalo Club, and Little Free Libraries for a donation of28 new libraries to be distributed through Los Angeles.
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61st Street Elementary School Library Tour (5 photos)
LAPD 77th DIvison is beginning a pilot program called Thursday Library Tours. Every Thursday one of the local elementary school classes is invited for a tour of the police station, learn about the library and have a book read to them by a police officer. They are allowed to take a book home for free. This was Mr. Vallasenor's 2nd grade class from 61st Street Elementary School. Thanks to the amazing Captain and officers for makign this possible.
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Dinner with Danny Ruano & family (9 photos)
Dinner at El Cholo over Christmas break with college scholarship recipient Danny Ruano and his parents as well as LAPD Officer Adam Moore
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RYSE Breakfast (7 photos)
With LAPD 77th Division. Breakfast honoring youth show have done an extraordinary amount of community serve in their communities.
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Christmas Food Baskets 2014 (92 photos)
1300 food baskets were packed and distributed with the LAPD and LASD thanks to Vikings Charity!
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Christmas in Gugulethu - Cape Town 2014 (10 photos)
Father Christmas, toys and snacks of rthe children of the Gugulethu (Our Pride) township in Cape Town, South Africa!
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Ice Hockey with LA Chill (40 photos)
Special thanks to Shari Latta and the LA Chill team!
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Christmas at the Peterson Museum 2013 (2 photos)
Special thanks to Vikings Charity for making this event possible.
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Fishing Trip - July 2013 (105 photos)
Thanks to the MArina Del Rey Angelers and the Betty O and the LAPD!
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Back to School Backpacks 2013 (6 photos)
Special thanks to Jean Chadwick and the LAPD for making this possible!
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Cabrillo Museum 2013 (118 photos)
Special thanks to Viking Charity for sponsoring the kids for this wonderful day and for the LAPD officers for helping!
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Dolores Huerta Elementary Graduation (43 photos)
Tai was the speaker at Dolores Huerta Elementary School graduation in Los Angeles
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Great night in support of Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy. Board member and LAPD Officer Adam Moore was honored. Special night.
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Water Buffalo Club Fundraiser (7 photos)
The Water Buffalo Club are big supporters of ACFC! And the ACFC volunteers need to have fun too -- so we did!
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ACFC Free Library - LAPD Hollenbeck Station (33 photos)
The library theme was mariachi and music of the East LA community it serves!
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Malibu Makos Surf Camp (37 photos)
Children from Communidad Cesar Chavez Shelter and Tom Bradley Elementary School
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Dream Builder Award for Tai 2013 (96 photos)
Tai was honored by LAFH with a Dream Builder Award for her 25 years of service to homeless children and families in Los Angeles. Special guest was J.R. MArtinez as well as many of the children Tai has worked with over the years forming lifelong bonds.
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Christmas at Homeless Shelter 2012 (168 photos)
Christmas at Communidad Cesar Chavez Homeless Shelter in East Los Angeles
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Tai - Woman's History (32 photos)
Tai was inducted into the State of California Women of History
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Today Show (307 photos)
Al Roker and the Today Show surprised ACFC with the Lend a HAnd Award!
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USA Women's Baseball Clinci (20 photos)
The USA Women's Baseball Team stopped on their way to compete in Japan to help with a clinic with children from Normandie Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles. Food baskets were also distributed to the families. A grand time was had by a ll!
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Operation Shoes from Santa - 77th Division (254 photos)
ACFC partners with the LAPD for Operation Shoes from Santa. This is year three and a new station is added every year. 3,000 children from the community were served. The event consisted of a brand new pair of shoes, a toy, hot chocolate, a craft, and a visit with Santa!
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Christmas at Alpine Village (46 photos)
Thanks to the Vikings Charity, 300 children celebrated Christmas with Santa, music, dancing, food, toys, and ice cream!
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Beanies, Gloves & Slippers (16 photos)
Special thanks to Linda Estill for knitting all of these wonderful beanies, gloves and slippers for the children!
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Special thanks Jean Chadwick who once again was the angel of the day giving her heart and resources to make this a reality! Thank you Douglas Chadwick, Jasmin Mejia, Emmi Meyer, Isaac Taylor, Thrivent, Kathy Wooten, Casey Brown, Marsha Coron, LAPD 77th Division, Adam Moore, Captain Palka, and everyone at Normandie Ave. Elementary -- and so many others for all your help and support! The children goat treat by being able to go inside the LAPD Sub Station!
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92nd Street Elementary Thanksgiving Baskets 2014 (39 photos)
Special thanks to Jeff Robinson and The Harold Robinson Foundation for partnering at 92nd Street Elementary School in the Thanksgiving good baskets. Jean Chadwick once again is the angel of the day giving her heart and resources to make this a reality! Thank you Douglas Chadwick, Jasmin Mejia, Emmi Meyer, Isaac Taylor, Thrivent, Kathy Wooten, Casey Brown, Marsha Coron -- and so many others for all your help and support!
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CIty Hall National Literacy Day (29 photos)
As part of National Literacy Month -- Councilwoman Nuri Martinez and Los Angeles City Hall are hosting a book drive to supply books for ACFC Free Libraries located in LAPD Stations around the city! Thanks to all for their support! and belief in the libraries! LAPD Officer Heidi Stoecklein and ACFC Founder Tai Collins spoke before council. Special thanks to Shelly Wood and The Water Buffalo Club for being part of the day as well as Douglas Chadwick who builds each library by hand and his wife Jean who is the brainchild of the free libraries!
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ACFC Free Library West Valley (39 photos)
Library 18 in West Valley! Thank you Douglas Chadwick, Jean Chadwick and Water Buffalo Club!
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El Cholo (15 photos)
Student of the Month children from Normandie Avenue Elementary School were guest at El Cholo for a history lesson, a tour, kitchen visit, and fun lunch!
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Student of the Month Beading (62 photos)
Students of the Month at Normandie Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles got to have a fun activity of beading!
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Fishing Trip - July 2014 (138 photos)
A fabulous day learning about the environment, fishing and the sea!
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Food Bags 2014 (22 photos)
Food bags distributed to Normandie Ave. Elementary School. Thanks to Fandango!
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Christmas at Shelter 2005 (60 photos)
Annual Christmas Event at Communidad Cesar Chavez homeless shelter.
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Dream Builder Award for Tai 2013 (254 photos)
Tai was honored with the LA Family Housing Dream Builder Award for her 25 years of serve to homeless children in Los Angeles.
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A Chance for Christmas 2012 (277 photos)
A Chance for Children annual Christmas Event at Communidad Cesar Chavez Homeless Shelter in Los Angeles.
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Etiquette Class Boat Cruise 2010 for Boys & Girls
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Little League Opening Day 2012 (51 photos)
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Opening Day Ceremony
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Christmas at Communidad Cesar Chavez 2010 (186 photos)
A Chance for Children's annual Christmas celebration at the Communidad Cesar Chavez homeless shelter in Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles. Special thanks to Kids With a Cause, UCLAMen's & Women's Track & Field Teams & Santa & Mrs. Claus, and all of our amazing volunteers for their help!
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South Los Angeles Back-to School Giveaway (22 photos)
A Chance for Children provides backpacks full of school supplies & clothing items for children in the neighborhood we serve.
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Christmas at Shelter 2009 (67 photos)
A Chance for Children Christmas at the Shelter 2009
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Homeless Shelter Back-to-School Giveaway (24 photos)
A Chance for Children Back-to-School Giveaway sponsored by Napster, Crocs, Attune Bars & The Today Show at Communidad Cesar Chavez Homeless Shelter in East Los Angeles - Sept. 2009
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After School Ballet Class (21 photos)
A Chance for Children's Miss Sandi teaching her after school dance class at Tom Bradley Elementary School in South Los Angeles
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Dance Recital 2009 (54 photos)
A Chance for Children's Ballet and dance recital with Miss Sandi's after school dance classes
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Christmas 2007 at Shelter (101 photos)
A Chance for Children Foundation Christmas at Communidad Cesar Chavez Shelter in Los Angeles
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Summer Camp 2006 (201 photos)
A Chance for Children annual summer camp at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Etiquette Class High Tea (41 photos)
Girls from Tom Bradley Elementary School had a fabulous tea time at Mick's Garden Cafe!
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Tai honored at Women of LA/Lynn Weaver Award (12 photos)
Tai honored at Women of LA/Lynn Weaver Award
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Scarf & Dance Movement (78 photos)
A Chance for Children's dance classes with Miss Sandi at Tom Bradley Elementary
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Christmas at the Peterson (18 photos)
Thanks to Vikings Charity for sponsoring a special annual event at the Peterson Auto Museum in Los Angeles. The children get to see the cars, get to visit with Santa, get presents, and have InnOut Burgers and a dance party!
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Kodak Books for Kids (5 photos)
Thanks to Kodak Gallery -- A Chance for Children youth get many great photo books of our time shared!
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Quilt Making (14 photos)
A Chance for Children Quilt Making at Tom Bradley Elementary School in South Los Angeles
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Christmas at Homeless Shelter 2005 (57 photos)
A Chance for Children Christmas celebration at the Community Cesar Chavez homeless shelter in Boyle Heights Los Angeles 2005
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Christmas at Shelter 2006 (7 photos)
A Chance for Children annual Christmas event at Community Cesar Chavez Shelter in Los Angeles. Special thanks to USC football coach Pete Carroll for his Santa help!
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Tom Bradley Goes to Camp (184 photos)
Tom Bradley Elementary School goes to Canyon Creek Sports Camp 2010
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Flo Jo Elementary to CCSC (59 photos)
Flo Jo Elementary School in Watts Goes to Canyon Creek Sports Camp ~ Spring 2010
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99th Street Elementary Goes to Camp (164 photos)
99th Street Elementary School in Watts goes to Canyon Creek Sports camp!
Spring 2010
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92nd Street - Canyon Creek Sports Camp Weekend (66 photos)
92nd Street Elementary School in Watts weekend at Canyon Creek Sports Camp
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Ball Room Dance Class (21 photos)
After School Ball Room Dance Class taught by Miss Sandi
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Scuba 2001 (35 photos)
Scuba Diving with Miss Scuba & Aqua Adventures at summer camp for A Chance for Children at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Scuba August 2018 (91 photos)
Scuba diving for kids from LAPD PAL 77th Division, Newton Division, and Rampart. Special thanks to Szilvia Gogh and all of the AMAZING volunteers!
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Our Mission
A Chance for Children strives to empower at-risk youth by providing the opportunities to set goals and the tools to achieve them. We fight to instill the belief that no child is limited by their surroundings or upbringing. By encouraging dreams and consistently exposing them to new experiences outside the dangers and struggles of their daily lives each child will have a chance for a better future.